Her debut album Come Away with Me was released in 2002 and sold 26 million copies worldwide. It won 5 Grammy Awards in 2003. This album was produced by Arif Mardin.
Her second album, Feels Like Home, with folk tendency, is the highest-selling album in the history of Blue Note Records with over a million copies sold within the first week. Norah Jones was listed among the most influential people of 2004 by the Time Magazine.
On January 30, 2007 Norah Jones released her third album, Not Too Late - a collection of 13 original songs, itunes includes a bonus live track of the song Sinkin' Soon. This was the most pre-ordered album of all time on Amazon.com.
Her fourth studio album, The Fall, was released on November 17, 2009.
Her fifth studio album ...Little Broken Hearts was released on May 1, 2012 and she collaborated with Danger Mouse for its production. The Happy Pills Songfacts reports that the album was recorded at Danger Mouse's Los Angeles studio during the fall of 2011. The record was co-written by Jones and Danger Mouse, with the pair handling the majority of the instrumentals. Jones teamed up with the producer after she contributed vocals to his Rome project with Daniele Luppi.
The daughter of Beatles-influencing sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, Jones doesn't closely follow any particular genre, rather she brings her unique jazzy flavor to songs with roots in country, folk, Americana, and modern light jazz, pop and rock.
I'm Alive
Norah Jones Lyrics
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Don't move, just hesitate
You can hope and pray
You can moan
Maybe things will change
You feel your soul
Get hollowed out
You just live without
She walks, she runs
She fights, almost as one
And finds her voice
She'll march
She has no choice
She's crushed by thoughts
At night of men
Who want her rights
And usually win
But she's alive
Oh, she's alive
She's alive
Oh, she's alive
He screams, he shouts
The heads on the TV bow
They take the bait
They mirror waves of hate
They break down walls
To free their sins
And then their hearts
Come caving in
Oh, I watch, I think
I dance and sometimes I drink
I sing my songs
I'll hope someone sings along
If I should break
My silent streak
Will knives come out
To cut my cheek?
Oh, I'm alive, yes, I'm alive
But I'm alive, oh, I'm alive
I'm alive, oh, I'm alive
Yes, I'm alive, yes, I'm alive
I care a lot
I know the things I'm not
It's alright, it's okay
And it's not
Maybe things will change
The lyrics of Norah Jones's song 1 are introspective and reflective of the current world we live in. The verses and the chorus are alternating between different perspectives, emotions, and personal experiences of the singer. The first verse speaks of the feeling of helplessness and hopelessness, while waiting for things to change for the better. The second verse talks about a girl who is fighting for her rights and is determined to not be silenced. The third verse focuses on a man who seems to be consumed by anger and hatred, breaking down walls of freedom and then confronting his own inner demons. The last verse is the singer's personal thoughts and feelings, where she acknowledges the things that she is not, but still cares and hopes for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Just sit and wait
Don't be too hasty, relax and be patient.
Don't move, just hesitate
Pause and think before doing anything which might lead to more harm than good.
You can hope and pray
You can stay optimistic and faithful despite the tough times.
You can moan
You can express your dissatisfaction, anger or sadness freely.
Maybe things will change
Possibly, the situation will improve with time and effort.
You feel your soul
You become aware of your innermost self.
Get hollowed out
Feel empty, drained, or disconnected from life and people.
While the world implodes
As everything seems to be falling apart or blowing up in your face.
You just live without
You manage to survive without all the things or people you crave or miss.
She walks, she runs
She takes action, she moves fast or slow towards her goals.
She fights, almost as one
She resists oppression, inequality, or injustice and joins others who share her ideals.
And finds her voice
She discovers her power, her identity, and her purpose.
She'll march
She'll participate in a peaceful protest or demonstration to show her support and demand change.
She has no choice
She feels compelled or obligated to act, not just for her own sake but for others too.
She's crushed by thoughts
She's weighed down by negative or harmful ideas that attack her sense of self-worth, dignity or freedom.
At night of men
When she's alone and vulnerable, she imagines the worst intentions or actions of male abusers, harassers or oppressors.
Who want her rights
Who try to deny her basic human rights, such as the right to vote, to work, to learn or to dress as she wishes.
And usually win
And succeed in their attempts, due to the systemic and cultural biases against women, minorities, or other marginalized groups.
But she's alive
But she's still breathing, still surviving, still hoping, still fighting.
Oh, she's alive
Oh, she's vibrant, passionate, and resilient despite the odds.
He screams, he shouts
He expresses his anger or frustration loudly and visibly, often for political or ideological reasons.
The heads on the TV bow
The media servants or puppets follow blindly and uncritically the official narrative or propaganda.
They take the bait
They believe or spread false, misleading, or sensationalist news, usually to increase viewership or ratings.
They mirror waves of hate
They amplify or reflect the hateful, divisive, or fear-mongering messages of certain politicians, groups or movements.
They break down walls
They show the limitations or weaknesses of the system or the society that built walls of exclusion, segregation, or ignorance.
To free their sins
To escape from their guilt, responsibility, or complicity in perpetuating or benefiting from social or environmental injustice.
And then their hearts
And then their conscience, their empathy, or their humanity that was repressed or numbed for too long.
Come caving in
Comes back with a vengeance, unleashing a flood of emotions, memories or insights that they couldn't cope with anymore.
Oh, I watch, I think
Oh, I observe, analyze, and reflect upon the world and myself, often in a detached or critical manner.
I dance and sometimes I drink
I celebrate life, joy, and creativity through movement, music, and alcohol, which can also be a form of escapism or socializing.
I sing my songs
I express my innermost feelings, thoughts, and stories through the art of music, which can also inspire or encourage others to do the same.
I'll hope someone sings along
I wish that someone could relate, appreciate, or connect with my message, my melody, or my style.
If I should break
If I should lose my composure, my positivity, or my motivation due to personal or external reasons.
My silent streak
My period of silence or inactivity, which might indicate my internal struggles, my doubts, or my fears.
Will knives come out
Will my critics, my enemies, or my haters take advantage of my vulnerability or my openness to attack me, discredit me, or hurt me.
To cut my cheek?
To cause me physical, emotional, or psychological pain, which could also symbolize a loss of dignity, respect, or identity.
Oh, I'm alive, yes, I'm alive
Oh, I'm present, conscious, and aware of my existence, my surroundings, and my potential.
But I'm alive, oh, I'm alive
But I'm not just surviving, I'm thriving, growing, and evolving in the midst of challenges or opportunities.
I'm alive, oh, I'm alive
I'm grateful, curious, and enthusiastic about the wonders of life, the mysteries of the universe, and the beauty of diversity.
Yes, I'm alive, yes, I'm alive
Yes, I'm resilient, adaptable, and empowered to make a positive impact on myself, others, and the world.
I care a lot
I'm passionate, empathetic, and compassionate towards those who suffer, struggle, or need help.
I know the things I'm not
I acknowledge my limitations, my weaknesses, and my mistakes, which enable me to learn, grow, and improve.
It's alright, it's okay
It's fine, it's acceptable, it's normal to be human, to make errors, to change your mind, or to explore new paths.
And it's not
And it's not shameful, not selfish, not weak, not cowardly to ask for help, to seek guidance, or to admit vulnerability.
Maybe things will change
Possibly, the situation will improve with time, effort, and collaboration from all parties involved.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeff Tweedy, Norah Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Just sit, and wait
Don't move, just hesitate
You can hope, and pray
You can moan
Maybe things will change
You feel your soul
Get hollowed out
While the world implodes
You just live without
She walks, she runs
She fights, almost as one
And finds her voice
She'll march
She has no choice
She's crushed by thoughts
At night of men
Who want her rights
And usually win
But she's alive
Oh, she's alive
She's alive
Oh, she's alive
He screams, he shouts
The heads on the TV bow
They take the bait
They mirror waves of hate
They break down walls
To free their sins
And then their hearts
Come caving in
Oh I watch, I think
I dance and sometimes I drink
I sing my songs
I'll hope someone sings along
If I should break
My silent streak
Will knives come out
To cut my cheek?
Oh, I'm alive, yes I'm alive
But I'm alive, oh, I'm alive
I'm alive, oh, I'm alive
Yes, I'm alive, yes, I'm alive
I care a lot
I know the things I'm not
It's alright, it's OK
And it's not
Maybe things will change
Wnat a Beautiful Artist and amazing art
@Naulisgood
Her voice colour is just a gold. never gets old.
@nicholasflorez3530
That timbre tho
@willritter4076
I'd be honored if some Norah Jones fans who appreciate 80s/90s classics would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of PURPLE RAIN by Prince and PRAYING FOR TIME by George Michael on my YT channel in tribute to 2 of the greatest vocalist-songwriters in music history. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital enhancements. Peace and everybody stay safe.
@Atomb3jazz
Her voice is absolutely beautiful sounding
@karensjursen7807
Wow, Love it
@RadicaSiew
🎉❤😂🎉
@tuberaider
She's back! God, how I love this woman's voice.
@adchrisrob
It's 2020 and she's still got it
@statisticallysound
Dave Bryant true but she’s been big for 20 years almost. That’s a lot more than most can say
@jimmyboredom3519
@Conner Veit dang 20 years went fast. I still think of 2000s music as "new" im getting old i guess